Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs ThruNite BSS W1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3279% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.9Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
693 lmHighest output
Max candela
1849 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C on battery
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for EDCHigh CRI Nichia LED provides pleasant color renderingDual fuel capability with 14500 or AA batterySimple and effective user interfaceIP68 waterproof and durable buildGood beam quality with balanced hotspot and spill
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Common complaints
Mode memory can be clunky as starting directly on low is not possibleLow mode is poorly regulated and dims with battery drainNo mechanical lockout on threadsHigh mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulation
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
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